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Rocksmith Designer Kenshin Ichikawa Discusses Brand Success and Wu-Tang Collaborations
“This is salmon, not pink,” says Rocksmith designer Kenshin Ichikawa jokingly. During the interview, it's clear why the man behind the street's favorite everyday wear is respected within the fashion world. He's sharp and analytical when discussing Rocksmith, yet still very down to earth, embracing every question asked about his new work. The clothing br...
Pusha T Explains His Love for Reggae
Pusha T Explains His Love for Reggae
Dipset’s 15 Most Notorious Moments
Bandanna’s cocked to the side, pink Range Rovers and an IDGAF attitude, accompanying ill rhymes, banging beats and tons of swagger established the collective known as The Diplomats in the early 2000s. In true diplomatic fashion, Dipset moved like they were above the law. Like...
Lil Cease & Banger Give Details Behind Classic Life After Death References
To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Notorious B.I.G.'s Life After Death, XXL caught up with Junior M.A.F.I.A. members Lil Cease and Banger to get the low down on some of the album's references...
Shaheem Reid Interviews Jadakiss for Life+Times’ The Round Up
Jadakiss gets quizzed on his top five favorite Jordans, hip-hop beats and television shows in honor of his new album "Top 5 Dead or Alive".
Papoose Drops Video for “Alphabetical Slaughter Pt.2 (Z to A..)”
Papoose returns to the classroom to give us another lesson in the alphabets. Relax and take note, The Nacirema Dream becomes a reality next Tuesday (March 26).
Wyclef Jean & Haitian Fresh “Love Sosa (Remix)”
'Clef and Haitian Fresh round up the Zoes for the visual to their creole-mix to Sosa's anthem. If you thought Keef's version was tough, get the Rosetta Stone to translate this one here. Oh and Clef's April Showers arrives real, real soon...
Vault by Vans x Taka Hayashi Palm Checker Pack for Spring 2013
Vault by Vans creative Taka Hayashi brings forth the Palm Checker pack this spring. The mid-top moccasin-inspired TH Cornice LX resurfaces alongside Taka’s newest creation, the TH Revere Hi LX, in the forthcoming Vault release. The TH Revere Hi LX reapproaches the vintage athletic sneaker aesthetic from a Vans perspective, integrating the Sk8-Hi form into its design. The ...
Tez McClain “Flick’n”
Tez McClain gets to flick'n in this wild visual for this joint off the Scoundrel EP.
See Kendrick Lamar’s Initial Reaction to Jay-Z’s “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix)” Verse
While in NYC, at a late night studio session for ScHoolboy Q's upcoming album OxyMoron, TDE CEO 'TopDawg' surprises K. Dot with Jay-Z's verse on the official "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe" remix. Check out the good kid's reaction to the first listen...
Check Out Bee Line’s Spring ’13 Collection
After months of anticipation, the long awaited Bee Line Spring collection is finally here. Featuring tanktops, varsity jackets, shorts and more; the collection is now available at BBC's Flagship shop and webstore. Check out the flicks above and shop later....
13 Rappers Who’ve Written for Singers
Fans were kind of confused to learn Ciara’s new single “Body Party” featured her rumored boyfriend Future, especially since Future doesn’t contribute any verses (he does adlib a bit) to the song. He did, however, co-write the Mike WiLL Made It produced R&B jam. Future also co-wrote Ciara’...